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I'm one week shy of my 9-month bandiversary, and this morning the scale dropped below 200! YAY!! Haven't been here in years and it feels amazing!

Thanks to everyone here for all your posts--reading this site has motivated me every single day since the very beginning when I was just thinking about getting banded. This surgery has changed my life, and I am so grateful!

Val

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WOW! You look awesome! Great job! I am almost 3 months out and I love reading stories like yours. They are so inspiring! Way to go!:lol:

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Yay! Congratulations! I can't wait for the scale to get below 200 (17.8 lbs to go!). Keep up the good work!! :thumbup:

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I am so glad to hear your story. I weight the same but not quite 9 months, I lost 75 pds, want to know if you had any problems? I am struggleing, with binge eating. Had 3 small fills, didn't hit my sweet spot yet. Did you. Congrats. Eileen

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Wow! You go girl! You look awesome!!! Congrats to you, you are inspiring!!!

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I love reading these positive posts. I go in for surgery in 11 days. I cant wait. I have also had a little of a jump start in the weightloss with the preop liquid diet. I am getting so excited. Yeah... :thumbup:

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I am so glad to hear your story. I weight the same but not quite 9 months, I lost 75 pds, want to know if you had any problems? I am struggleing, with binge eating. Had 3 small fills, didn't hit my sweet spot yet. Did you. Congrats. Eileen

Hi Eileen--sorry for not replying sooner, I just now saw your post. Not sure how I missed it earlier.

First off, congratulations on your success so far! You're doing great!

I am definitely at my sweet spot. I had 4 fills, then was too tight, had to get completely unfilled, and have now built back up and am right where I need to be. Having proper restriction has really been the key.

In regards to the binge eating--this is something I have struggled with all of my life. I know everyone is different, and what works for some might not work for others, but I found a lot of relief, support, and guidance by attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings. I started going before I was banded, and it helped me tremendously. Something to consider.

Feel free to send me a private message anytime if you want to chat. And keep up the great work!!

Val

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I love reading these positive posts. I go in for surgery in 11 days. I cant wait. I have also had a little of a jump start in the weightloss with the preop liquid diet. I am getting so excited. Yeah... :thumbup:

Thanks--and good luck with your surgery!!

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Wow! Yeah for you. It feels great doesn't it? I just hit the 180's and I am so excited!

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so happy for you - keep the good news coming. It is so motivational.:unsure:

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